Spring Lawn Cleanups: How To Prepare Your Lawn For A Great Year.

  Winter is hard on your lawn, the snow forces down the grass, and also helps mold and fungus to grow. Sometimes you may have forgotten about leaves, but they must be cleaned up right away before they rot anymore. Power rake the lawn to remove the excess thatch, dead grass, mold, and dormant weeds. Aerate the lawn to open up the soil to water and air, helping strengthen the grass for a hot dry summer. Mow the lawn and remove any excess debris for the final touch.

Snow and Mold on the Lawn

  Although it is very common to have snow mold after heavy snowfall and a long winter, the process of cleaning up mold can be just as crucial. First the lawn needs to be dried and afterwards rake the area to help loosen up any tangle mats to help improve air circulation. Since there is a tendency for mold to grow on equipment, it is best to dry your clothing in the sun, or, simply hose it down. If the damage is too extensive, then it might be a good idea to strip the area and reseed.

Leaf Clean-up

  Spring is a great time to clean up and remove old leaves from your yard. Raking is not the only way to clean up a pile of leaves. Sometimes a special leaf blower or a lawn vacuum is a great way to get rid of the leaves. A few minutes to several hours later, you can rake your leaves. Rake them onto a tarp or large canvas mat, as this will help to clean up the pile quickly.

Thatch and Power Raking

  Thatch is the buildup of dead grasses, twigs, and weeds that help protect the roots of the grass from freezing. Thatch in the winter is much more prevalent when there is little snow cover. A special rake can be used or a powerful power rake is also an option, when this excess thatch is removed the grass begins to recover and the roots have an easier time of absorbing nutrients. When it comes to the dead grass on your lawn, it's important to remove it all. When dead grass is allowed to decay and turn brown it will cause the grass to be much weaker and unhealthy. Once this is cleaned up the new green grass can begin to grow in.

Deep Core Aerations

  Aeration is very important for your lawn when the ground in your yard is packed down from the snow. It also reduces the amount of water being lost to evaporation. The main reason for lawn aerating is that aeration causes the soil to start absorbing the water from the grass roots again. Less water being lost means a healthier lawn that is better able to withstand the dryer times of summer and fall. Air in the soil is just as important as air in the lungs. The important thing to know is the proper technique for aerating a lawn. The manual way to aerate your lawn is by using a low power, deep plug aeration tool. Insert the deep core aerator a few times in each square foot area of your lawn. This method is more time consuming, it is usually more ideal to hire an Aeration specialist.

Mowing

  One of the simplest things you can do is mow and seed the lawn. Mowing promotes new growth in the lawn and also removes small clumps of debris. Mowing is necessary every 1 to 2 weeks and it is an important tool for keeping the lawn healthy. Make sure your lawn mower blade is sharp or it will cause damage to the grass. Always Practice safe mowing and ensure you have proper training!

Love your lawn!

  Spring Lawn Cleanups are the best way to prevent the appearance of unsightly bald spots, weeds and other undesirable lawn and turf conditions. A professional lawn care company can also help keep the lawn looking good by recommending and performing certain lawn care services like fertilizing, cutting the grass at the proper height, and fertilizing the lawn to make it grow healthy and lush. Are you in need of a professional lawn care service in Edmonton, Alberta or any neighboring area? Contact Green D Lawn, get a free quote and ensure that your lawn looks healthy, and perfect for the new year ahead. Green D Lawn is a small family owned company and has providing grass care services for many years!